Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Santa Rosa, CA
There are 68 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Santa Rosa with roughly 4,931 assisted units — including 36 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 56 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $424 to $1,155 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Santa Rosa
Section 8 apartments in Santa Rosa (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Creek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 164 | — | — |
| Bethlehem Tower Affordable LIHTCPB Section 8 | 159 | — | — |
| Kawana Springs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 151 | — | — |
| Silvercrest Residence- Santa Rosa PB Section 8 | 144 | $450 | — |
| Stony Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 142 | — | — |
| Aviara LIHTCPB Section 8 | 136 | — | — |
| Chelsea Gardens One and Two PB Section 8 | 120 | $471 | — |
| Walnut Grove Apartments PB Section 8 | 104 | $905 | — |
| Bethlehem Towers PB Section 8 | 101 | $424 | — |
| Amorosa Village I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | — | — |
| Cedar Grove Apartments Fka the Redwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Laurel at Perennial Park Phase 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 94 | — | — |
| Colgan Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Santa Rosa Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | $547 | — |
| Del Corazon Apartments Fka Acme Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 77 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Santa Rosa
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Sonoma Senior Living Apts LIHTC | 189 | — | — |
| Vintage Zinfandel Senior Apts LIHTC | 129 | — | — |
| Olive Grove LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Cypress Ridge LIHTC | 122 | — | — |
| Chelsea Gardens Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Vintage Park Senior Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Mission Suites Apts LIHTC | 117 | — | — |
| Monte Vista Apts LIHTC | 107 | — | — |
| Terracina at Santa Rosa LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| Mcbride Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Rosenburg Building LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Arroyo Point Apts LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Northpoint Village Apts LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Carrillo Place LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Panas Place LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Santa Rosa
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Cloverdale, CA
- Cotati, CA
- Healdsburg, CA
- Petaluma, CA
- Rohnert Park, CA
- Sebastopol, CA
- Sonoma, CA
- Windsor, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Sacramento, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.